Kim Joo-ryoung

Kim Joo-ryoung is a South Korean actress who became famous around the world as Han Mi-nyeo, the loud and clever Player 212 in Squid Game (2021). She worked on stage and screen for more than twenty years before that big moment. Her long wait makes her story special, and today she is one of the most loved supporting actresses in Korean drama.

Kim Joo-ryoung is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall and weighs 49 kg, according to her published profile.

Early life

Kim Joo-ryoung was born on July 15, 1976, in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She studied theatre and film at Dongguk University in Seoul. She loved acting from a young age and slowly built her skills in theatre and small screen roles.

Career and breakthrough

She made her acting debut in the film Plum Blossom in 2000. She later appeared in the famous film Memories of Murder (2003) and in Silenced (2011). On television, she played Noh Seon-hye in SKY Castle (2018). Her true breakthrough came in 2021, when Squid Game became a global hit and her Han Mi-nyeo became one of the most talked-about characters in the show.

Popular roles

In Twinkling Watermelon (2023), she plays Im Ji-mi, a warm mother figure in the story's family world. In Queen of Tears (2024), she plays Grace Ko, a sharp and stylish woman close to the rich Hong family. Fans enjoy how different these two roles feel from her wild Squid Game character.

Recent work

Kim Joo-ryoung also appeared as a mother in Night Has Come (2023). After many years of quiet hard work, she now stands as proof that great supporting actors can shine at any age. Fans love her strong voice, funny timing and the real feeling she brings to every role, big or small.